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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150,820.89, 208,055.84 and 96,315.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150,820.89, 208,055.84 and 96,315.77 is: 132,866.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150,820.89 : 208,055.84 = 96,315.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150,820.89/208,055.84 = 96,315.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150,820.89x = 208,055.84 × 96,315.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150,820.89x = 20,039,057,842.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039,057,842.62/150,820.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,866.59

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